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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18762Assault · Co. Laois · 16 May 2023

Woman accused of assaulting woman in Portlaoise

Shauna Brophy, a 22-year-old woman, is accused of threatening and abusive behaviour and of assaulting a woman at the woman's address in Portlaoise, County Laois, on 16 May 2023. She appeared in court in Portlaoise, and a report of the appearance was published in late December 2023. The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 12 February 2024, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Shauna Brophy, a 22-year-old woman, is accused of threatening and abusive behaviour and of assaulting a woman.
Where
The alleged offences took place at the woman's address in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The alleged offences took place on 16 May 2023.
Charges
Brophy is accused of threatening and abusive behaviour and of assaulting a woman; these are allegations.
In court
  • Brophy appeared in court in Portlaoise accused of assault.
  • The sources give the report date as 28 December 2023 (metadata) and 30 December 2023 (article text).
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 12 February 2024.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
Other details
The sources do not state Brophy's nationality.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the woman's address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on 16 May 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBrophy is accused of threatening and abusive behaviour and of assaulting a woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA woman appeared in court accused of assault in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise District Court on 12 February 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 28 Dec2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of assaulting woman in Portlaoise

    Court appearance of Shauna Brophy, adjourned to 12 February 2024.

    accused, Shauna Brophy, 22, female, named, irish (judged from name)Shauna Brophyvictim, female